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Cooking
The process of preparing food, usually with heat.
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Plump
Culinary arts; Cooking
To allow a food, such as raisins, to soak in a liquid, which generally increases its volume.
Roll out
Culinary arts; Cooking
To form a food into a shape. Dough, for instance, can be rolled into ropes or balls. The phrase "roll out" refers to mechanically flattening a food, usually a dough or pastry, with a rolling pin.
Pound
Culinary arts; Cooking
To strike a food with a heavy utensil to crush it. Or, in the case of meat or poultry, to break up connective tissue in order to tenderise or flatten it.
Mix
Culinary arts; Cooking
To stir or beat two or more foods together until they are thoroughly combined. May be done with an electric mixer, a rotary beater, or by hand with a wooden spoon.
Knead
Culinary arts; Cooking
To work dough with the heels of your hands in a pressing and folding motion until it becomes smooth and elastic. This is an essential step in developing the gluten in many yeast breads.
Chutney
Culinary arts; Cooking
A condiment often used in Indian cuisine that's made of chopped fruit (mango is a classic), vegetables, and spices enlivened by hot peppers, fresh ginger, or vinegar.
